Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

I didn't have any luck finding a peanut butter-filled chocolate cupcake (my two favorite flavors), so I made my favorite chocolate cupcake recipe and experimented with the filling until I found one I liked. —Julie Small, Claremont, New Hampshire

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar and milk until smooth; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, water, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thin).

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar and milk until smooth; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, water, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thin).

Average Rating

"I made these for a coworker's birthday and everyone fought over them. I substituted apple sauce for oil in the cupcake and sprinkled chopped up peanut butter cups on top for extra show. I'll definitely be making these again."

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bonito15 User ID: 6959830252473

Reviewed Aug. 10, 2016

"This was spectacular - never thought of putting peanut butter in a cupcake and it was so soft and tasty and what a surprise to bite into the cupcake and voila peanutbutter"

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nsharper User ID: 1025240244457

Reviewed Feb. 25, 2016

"Best Recipe Ever. Always requested when we have food day at work. easy and so yummy!"

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rllewis7 User ID: 7124309225206

Reviewed Apr. 21, 2015

"I've made these multiple times and they always turn out beautifully. It's the perfect amount of peanut butter for a salty-sweet combo!"

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Julie1962 User ID: 3447267165235

Reviewed Jul. 24, 2014

"I made the recipe exactly as it was printed and when the time was up to pull the cupcakes out of the oven, I saw that the middles were sunk ?? what caused that?"

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MommaLittle User ID: 7063846150544

Reviewed Oct. 29, 2013

"I made these exactly how the recipe directed, and they were out of this world, delicious!! My cupcake pans are "standard" size, so it made an entire two dozen! I wish I'd thought to double the frosting, though! This is a definite keeper! Thanks!"

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pam712 User ID: 3364759166807

Reviewed Mar. 24, 2013

"this is THE best chocolate and peanut butter recipe I have ever made. It reminds me of funny bones. It is a recipe that is requested many times!"

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angelgirlsoprano User ID: 6305107208872

Reviewed Jan. 23, 2013

"I'm glad I read the recepie carefully to see it called for large muffin tins. I used standard sized tins and made 24 standard cupcakes in liners. I doubled the peanutbutter filling so each cupcake had about a tablespoon. I frosted just like the photo and still used a a single batch. Cupcakes turned out nice and moist and frosting had a fabulous rich flavor. Little time consuming, but worth it."

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girlasaurusrexx User ID: 7049385125733

Reviewed Dec. 21, 2012

"DON"T waste your time. I would give zero if I could. I wish I could attach a picture to show you how poorly these turned out. Ruined, and now I will be going to the Christmas party with nothing. I used all the batter, and there was an excess - but it was supposed to be "12 large cupcakes"- turned into overflowed pan (glad I didn't use the excess). Made a huge mess. Wouldn't separate. The peanut butter gooed out the bottom. Worst recipe I think I've ever followed. Would never try this again."